Suri is the Persian noun for red rose and the adjective for red. It implies both ‘princess’ or ‘red rose.’
In Persian, Suri is commonly used in reference to a celebration or a joyful gathering like a festivity.
Suri is both a surname and a given name originated from Suri Dynasty’s ruler Sher Shah Suri and the Suri represent themselves as descendants of Muhammad Suri, one of the princes of house of the Ghorian.
Notable people with the name include:
Suri Bhagavantam (1909–1989), Indian scientist
Suri Gopalakrishna (born 1943), former cricketer from India
Suri Krishnamma (born 1961), British film and television director
Suri Ratnapala, Australian academic
Suri Sehgal, American philanthropist born in India